Wenatchee Valley College
A good fit for families who need the lowest possible cost and students who want small classes and close faculty access. no major red flags in the data. a public school with 1,759 students.
About This School
Wenatchee Valley College is a public institution located in Wenatchee, Washington with approximately 1,759 undergraduate students enrolled. The average net price after financial aid is $9,722 per year. The graduation rate is 43%, and the typical graduate earns $36,700 within 10 years of enrollment.
Wenatchee Valley College (WVC) is a public college in Wenatchee, Washington, United States. The college provides students with adult education classes, certifications, associate degrees, and four bachelor's degrees.
The numbers tell a mixed story here: the low median debt at graduation ($7,046) and affordable net price make this a financially sensible choice for students pursuing local careers or planning to transfer to a four-year school, and the small enrollment keeps things from feeling overwhelming. That said, the 40% graduation rate is a real concern — it suggests many students don't finish, so you'd want to go in with a clear plan and strong support system. If you're eyeing a career in the Wenatchee area or need a low-cost stepping stone, this can work, but the median earnings of $36,700 at 10 years out signal limited upside for those with higher income ambitions.
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Percentage of degrees awarded. Source: College Scorecard.
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Cost & Financial Aid
Net Price by Family Income
Average annual cost after grants/scholarships, by household income. Source: U.S. Department of Education College Scorecard.
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After Graduation
Earnings 6 Years After Enrollment, by Gender
Gap: 8% less for female graduates. National avg ~16%.
Will This School Pay Off?
Strong return. Graduates earn well above their debt load.
Earnings data from the U.S. Department of Education College Scorecard. These are means across all graduates, not specific to any major.
Student Body
Source: U.S. Department of Education College Scorecard (1,759 undergraduates).
Contact & Location
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Sources & Methodology
Primary data source: U.S. Department of Education College Scorecard. Accessed via automated sync. Latest values may come from different reporting years depending on the metric.
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- Earnings figures are institution-level averages, not major-specific.
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